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Melissa Becraft is a dancer and content creator based in New York City. She started her career dancing for the NBA Brooklynettes where she danced in halftime shows with Lil Kim, Afro B, Busta Rhymes, Laufey, and many more artists. She also became captain and choreographer for the team. Some of her performance credits include The VMAs with BLACKPINK, Marvelous Mrs Maisel, and HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
...Read moreMelissa Becraft is a dancer and content creator based in New York City. She started her career dancing for the NBA Brooklynettes where she danced in halftime shows with Lil Kim, Afro B, Busta Rhymes, Laufey, and many more artists. She also became captain and choreographer for the team. Some of her performance credits include The VMAs with BLACKPINK, Marvelous Mrs Maisel, and HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
She has also taken her dancing to her online platforms, reaching millions of people worldwide with her colorful choreography and joyful personality. She specializes in making videos based on movies, characters, and decades and has over 3 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. This platform has taken her around the world and given her the opportunity to make dance content for many brands including Disney, Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, HBO, and Kate Spade.
Melissa hopes to inspire dancers to follow their dreams and triumph over failure.
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With a full warm-up, across-the-floor drills, and choreography taught at a steady, confidence-building pace, dancers will learn skills in a focused, encouraging space. Melissa’s goal: inspire dancers to chase their dreams and push through failure. Regardless of experience level, anyone is welcome, and experienced dancers will still find their skills challenged.
Melissa brings her background in classic jazz and experience with the Brooklynettes to this fast-paced, high-energy class. After a proper warm-up, expect choreography that is technical, bold, and performance-driven. We will create a fun, all-in environment where you’re challenged to go full out—and walk out stronger.